He was preceded in death by his daughter in law Edith M. Newcomb. His parents were Ivan J. Newcomb and Bonnie Mae Riddle Newcomb.

Graveside memorial services with military rites were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Hopewell Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL. Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home and Crematory is handled the arrangements.